"The advice, assistance and support provided by JEM was exemplary! They understood my requirements and went out of their way to ensure these were met without undue delay and at the most economic price."

Barnet

It’s a fact of life that cars, like all machines, need care, attention, and repairs from time to time.
Whether it’s a major service or an interim service, or you just feel that something’s not quite
right with your motor, use BookMyGarage to search for the best garage in Barnet for your needs,
and book the work at a fixed price online there and then. No need to wait around for quotes from lots of garages, BookMyGarage gives instant transparent
pricing so you can choose and book there and then.

How do you choose a garage for your service?

What is the first thing you do when it’s time to choose a garage for your annual service?
Do you just pick up the phone to the garage you’ve been using since you first drove a car -
even if it’s miles out of Barnet - because that’s what you’ve always done? Do you ask friends for
their recommendations? Or do you compare prices, speed and quality of service, and feedback for all
the garages in and around Barnet? While this might seem the most systematic approach, it is also
the most time-intensive. But BookMyGarage lets you do just that and book in your service with your
chosen garage online at the same time.

When should you get your car serviced?

Not everyone is organised enough to know when an MOT is due, but what about a service? The make, age, mileage and
average usage of your car all play a part in this question, but in general your car should undergo a Full Service every
12 months (or 12,000 miles) and a Major Service every two years (or 24,000 miles). Some helpful garages apply a sticker
to the driver’s door noting the date when the next service is due, but the best thing is to check the owner’s manual which
should detail the service history of the vehicle. When you buy a new car or sell your existing one, it’s important to have
that service history filled out so that a potential buyer or dealer can see at a glance that the car’s been properly looked
after. High mileage drivers who regularly travel outside Barnet should consider an Interim Service every 6 months
(or 6,000 miles).

What are common repairs your car may need?

One of the most common and critical car problems is a slipping clutch. How long a clutch lasts varies depending on the age
and model of your car, the conditions you drive in, and the way you drive so the most important thing is to know how to spot
a clutch problem when you’re out driving in and around Barnet. You might find that the revs (RPMs) suddenly shoot up but the
road speed doesn’t increase. Acceleration may not be as effective as it once was. This will be more obvious in a manual car
than in an automatic as the clutch usually slips during a gear change. Expect to pay in the region of £400 to have your clutch
replaced but make sure you get the best service and price for you by checking Barnet garages with BookMyGarage.

What do you need from your garage?

We all have different needs, and choosing a garage is no different. For some of us, it’s the quality of the overall
service which matters most; not just the work that’s done under the bonnet, but the human interaction that comes with it.
BookMyGarage allows you to compare Barnet garages on everything from their waiting room refreshments or whether having
your toddler in tow is going to be a problem, to how clearly the staff can explain the work your car requires.